Frederick Thayer Obituary

Frederick A. Thayer, Jr. Master Sergeant USAF (ret), age 82, a resident of Colorado Springs since July of 1972 entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at his daughter's home in Tucson, AZ. He was surrounded in love by his family at the time of his death.

Fred, the oldest of six children, was born on December 4, 1933 in Providence, RI to the late Martha (Kiernan) Thayer and Frederick A. Thayer, Sr. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952. In 1955, he met and married the love of his life Peggy J. (Feiser) Thayer, his late wife of 57 years.

Fred served 22 years in the Air Force prior to retiring from the medical field. He continued his career as a Physician Assistant at the Colorado Springs Medical Center and at Express Care Plus of Colorado Springs from where he later retired in 2007.

Fred lived a rich life, enjoying golf, travel, theater, the symphony and gardening. He was a committed, generous volunteer in the community which included Holy Apostles Catholic Church, the Capuchins Chapel at the Citadel and Peterson Air Force Base Pharmacy. Fred was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Air Force Association, the Retired Enlisted Officer's Association and a dedicated supporter of Pikes Peak Hospice.

He is survived by his four daughters, Christine (Paul) Butalla of Tucson, AZ; Mary (Kevin)Thayer Regan of Rio Rancho, NM; Diane (Don) Johnson of Pensacola, FL; Theresa Thayer of Tucson, AZ; 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. Fred will continue to live on in our hearts as a loving and devoted father, a fun loving grandfather, and a loyal and compassionate friend.

A celebration of life will take place at Holy Apostles Catholic Church on March 7, 2016. In leiu of flowers, donations to Pikes Peak Hospice, 2550 Tenderfoot Hills St., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906, would be appreciated